You've seen the devastating tragic pictures of property loss from Hurricane Irene, and flash floods along the Eastern seaboard. And that is on top of floods earlier this year in the Mississippi and Missouri River basins. Houses submerged. People in rowboats. Cars underwater. The resulting ...
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The last time we talked about preventing things from going wrong on a car, it was the five most expensive repairs that can be avoided with proper and smart maintenance. Those hideous wallet busters were provided to us by the folks at CarMD. Now, we tackle the top five most common repairs you can ...
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"They can make up anything!" Seinfeld's George Costanza famously said of mechanics. "Nobody knows! By the way, you need a new Johnson rod in there." ...
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Have you ever gone to a quick-lube place for an oil change and, while you're waiting in the lobby for your car, the service bay/sales person informs you that a certain service(s) "must" be performed on the vehicle immediately to avert a disaster of immense proportion? ...
CATEGORIES: Car Care, Car Fluids, Car Repair Questions and Answers, Motor Oil
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When is the best time to look for a high quality auto repair shop? Answer: before you need one. Because making a sound decision is difficult when you are faced with a car problem and time restraints, finding a shop takes time and patience; you want to research and evaluate the facts in a ...
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Read & Discuss »At one time or another, everyone has lived this nightmare: You are driving along and suddenly a disturbingly loud sound rises up from deep inside your car. ...
CATEGORIES: Car Insurance Advice, Car Repair Questions and Answers
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No matter how smart you are or how hard you try, you have the feeling you're get taken for a ride, don't you? For decades, car shoppers had that sinking feeling in their stomachs when they approached the dealership. Even the coolest hostage negotiator felt squeezed by the grip of the car salesman, ...
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Have you ever tried to actually read your owner’s manual, especially the part about maintenance and service? As if this kind of stuff isn’t confusing enough, there are always two schedules listed, one for a vehicle driven under “normal” conditions and another for ...
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P.T. Barnum said "There's a sucker born every minute," before the dawn of mass-produced automobiles, but peddlers of bogus mileage-enhancers and proponents of unnecessary auto maintenance procedures are carrying on Barnum's tradition. Everything from magnets to vortex generators to water injectors ...
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Have you ever tried to actually read your owner’s manual, especially the part about maintenance and service? As if this kind of stuff isn’t confusing enough, there are always two schedules listed, one for a vehicle driven under “normal” conditions and another for ...
CATEGORIES: Car Brakes, Car Care, Car Repair Questions and Answers
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In the first part of this story we talked about the pitfalls of using the cheapest replacement parts. Our overriding message was “Don’t!” But that’s not the end of the story. Today’s article will help make more sense out of the various grades of replacement parts on the ...
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The world of auto parts is a murky one. There are so many manufacturers and quite a range of costs that one can easily be misled, and it is a situation that is only getting worse. Back in 2008 attendance by traditional vendors at the SEMA show, the big aftermarket parts trade show, was down over 30 ...
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Have you ever tried to actually read your owner’s manual, especially the part about maintenance and service? As if this kind of stuff isn’t confusing enough, there are always two schedules listed, one for a vehicle driven under “normal” conditions and another for ...
CATEGORIES: Car Care, Car Repair Questions and Answers, Motor Oil
Read & Discuss »So you think you know how to wash your car? Let's find out. If you're going to be using dish soap, you're off to a bad start. We'll give you a few tips on how to effectively get your car clean and shining like new this week in DIY Garage: Car Cleaning. AOL Autos brings you a series of DIY car ...
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Read & Discuss »If your windshield is dirty, driving your car will feel like you're looking through contacts that haven't been cleaned in a month or dirty glasses. We'll tell you how to keep your vision sharp and unobstructed on the road this week in DIY Garage: Vision Basics. AOL Autos has teamed up with AutoZone ...
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Dear Tom, I own a 2004 Chevy Aveo. The other day I got a flat tire and I had the spare installed. It’s a fake tire (one of those “donut” spares). I haven’t had a chance to buy a new tire yet, and I want to know how long can I drive before I replace it with a real tire. Funds ...
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Read & Discuss »When the time comes to change your vehicle's oil, walk into any major store and you'll find dozens of brands. How do you know which to choose? AOL Autos has teamed up with AutoZone to bring you a series of DIY car maintenance tips and tricks, straight from our garage to yours. The DIY Garage video ...
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Read & Discuss »Now that Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever, more of us are going to have to deal with burnt out headlights, tail lamps, and turn signals. Find out how to keep your lights and indicators working properly, and how to replace them when necessary. AOL Autos has teamed up with AutoZone to ...
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Read & Discuss »There's never a good time to have a flat tire, but the key is to be prepared. Find out how you can avoid being stranded by a flat this week in DIY Garage: How To Change a Flat Tire. AOL Autos has teamed up with AutoZone to bring you a series of DIY car maintenance tips and tricks, straight from our ...
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Read & Discuss »If you're looking to improve the mileage of the vehicle you drive now, where should you look first? Find out how to save money on gas as we explore a few simple ways to improve your gas mileage this week in DIY Garage: How To Improve Your Fuel Economy. AOL Autos has teamed up with AutoZone to bring ...
CATEGORIES: Fuel Efficiency, Car Care, Car Repair Questions and Answers
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